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What are the bumps at the end of computer cables?
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The strange bumps, called ferrite beads, on your computer cables actually serve a very important purpose. Read about ferrite beads and what they do.
Ridiculous History: A Nation Sacrifices Its Sausage to Fight a War
They may not seem stealthy now, but in WWI, zeppelins were airborne attackers. Learn what strange ingredient zeppelins needed at HowStuffWorks Now.
Some People Are Smoking Scorpions to Get High
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It's strange but true: In parts of the world, some people are choosing to be stung by scorpions in order to get high. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
One Time This Pony Drank a Lot of Diet Coke. Here's Why
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Strangely enough, Diet Coke and Coke can blast away bezoars in horses - and humans. HowStuffWorks Now investigates this unusual medical treatment.
Scientists Prove Schrodinger's Cat Can Be in Two Places at Once
A bunch of Yale physicists decided to give Schrodinger's cat not one but two boxes. And that, strangely enough, could eventually prove handy for quantum computing.
Why Do Bruises Change Colors as They Heal?
It's super weird that a bruise changes from deep purple to green to yellow during the healing process. HowStuffWorks looks into this strange process.
Why Do We Call It a Piggyback Ride?
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It's a strange phrase when you think about it, as people don't normally ride pigs. So where did it come from?
What is groaning cheese?
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While it may seem strange, new moms used to expect cheese on their big days. Learn more about the history of the groaning cheese at HowStuffWorks.
Conspiracy Theories Reignite After Manson Death
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Strange theories have sprung to life around the Manson Family cult leader. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at the truth behind them.
How Exploding Manholes Work
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Manhole covers have been blasting out of the ground in New York City. Find out what causes these strange explosions and how powerful they really are.